(Thursday, 8th September 2011) Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, the official airline of Munster Rugby, today welcomed the Munster squad on board its scheduled service from Cork to Glasgow ahead of the highly anticipated RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Glasgow Warriors in Firhill stadium this weekend.

Aer Lingus Regional passengers and fans travelling to Glasgow were in for a treat as they got the chance to personally meet the players, have their photos taken and autographs signed before boarding the aircraft.

As they took to the skies from Cork Airport, the Aer Lingus Regional cabin crew announced that two lucky passengers has also won tickets to Friday’s showdown against Glasgow Warriors and the squad congratulated the winners in person upon arrival.

Andrew Kelly, Aer Arann Corporate Affairs Director today said, “We are very proud to be the official airline of Munster Rugby and we’re delighted to give our Aer Lingus Regional passengers and Munster supporters added value such as meeting the players by choosing to fly with us.”

“We have a strong presence in Munster with bases in Cork, Shannon and Waterford and we look forward to continuing to welcome the squad on board our Aer Lingus Regional services in the future”.

Glynn Billinghurst, Sales and Marketing Manager, Munster Rugby today said, “Munster Rugby has been flying with Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann for years. Its convenient, flexible and friendly service has proved essential in transporting the squad and Munster Rugby supporters to and from their varied match destinations. We are delighted to continue to be formally associated with Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann.”

Aer Lingus Regional, operated by Aer Arann, fly between Cork and Glasgow five days a week (excluding Wednesdays & Saturdays). Flights start from €29.99 one way including taxes and are available for booking on www.aerlingus.com.